Sundays with Santa - Felt Santa Pillow

I found this felt Santa pillow on Pinterest tonight.  There's a pattern provided, and directions on the website.  I may try to make this a bit smaller, for an ornament.  Santa's face is sooo cute, don't you think!

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Santa Claus, Indiana aka Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

No, this isn't a commercial for Holiday World and Splashin' Safari!  They don't know I exist.  I just want to make everyone aware of Santa Claus, Indiana!

When I was about 10 or so, Mom and Dad took all of us kids to Santa Claus Land, as it was known then (early 1960s).  I vaguely remember a Santa, but the main thing I remember is the roller coaster.  It was a wooden one, and it went v-e-r-y   s-l-o-w-l-y.  It was more of a kiddie ride than anything else. I remember we all had a great time!

Things have changed in 40-50 years at Santa Claus Land.  It's got a new moniker and several roller coasters that rival those found at 6 Flags theme parks.

Santa Claus, Indiana is the only town in the WORLD with that name.  They have a post office that has the official cancellation stamp of Santa Claus and this little post office in inundated at Christmastime with letters to Santa.

I'd love to go there now!  They have a Christmas Store with lots and lots of things Christmas!

And, of course, SANTA!!!

(All photos are from the Santa Claus, Indiana or Holiday World and Splashin' Safari website.)

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Santa Images

I've chosen "Here Comes Santa Claus" by the Disney Gang especially for my great-nephew, GAGE!  He LOVES Mickey Mouse!  Hope you enjoy it!



Here are some really cool images of Santa!  Found these on Pinterest - spend hours pouring over page after page of beautiful pins! It is so VERY addictive!

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Free Christmas Graphics

Here are a few graphics for you today.  Hope you enjoy them!

Sunday Song - Sleigh Ride (instrumental)

Sleigh Ride has been one of my favorite songs since I was very little, maybe 2 or 3. This would have been around 1955 or 1956, so think "Back to the Future!" I remember watching TV, waiting on Santa to appear, and hearing this song play. No matter where I was in the house, when this music started, I'd be right in front of that set that brought Santa into our home!

 My, what a wonderful song, to know that Santa wasn't far away now! I'd gaze at the old (new then) black and white television, dreaming of all the magnificent toys and SURPRISES the jolly old elf would bring me (sighing happily).

Santa wasn't on for very long, maybe 15 minutes, but that was a long time when you're a toddler. My eyes were filled with stars, imagining what I'd tell him I wanted if I actually got to sit on his lap in that beautiful sleigh! I would wonder if there were a dolly in the toy bag behind him, maybe a jack-in-the-box or even a puppy. And, there were always SURPRISES!!!

The music would start again and I'd have to wait until the next time to see Old Saint Nick (sighing reluctantly as Santa drove out of sight!).

Hope you enjoy this music as much as I do!

Join us in posting our favorite songs on Sundays.  Go to Natasha's blog at http://5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com/2010/10/sunday-song-theme-song-from-pirates-of.html and link up with us each weekend.  Great Fun!

XoXoXo

Joy

From Santa with Love ~ by Michelle Davis

A long time ago in a land far away,

A child was born on a cold winter’s day

He wasn’t the baby you’re thinking about

But another small lad, he stood short and stout

He grew up to be quite a caring old man

He loved little children, everyone in the land

He found the “Good Book” and studied its pages

It was the story of Jesus passed down through the ages

His heart overflowed as he read, could it be?

A love so divine that he died just for me?

A twinkle appeared in his eye on that day

He found a road straight to Heaven and Christ was the way

As Christmas came closer, his heart filled with joy

He’d show God’s people he loved them – every girl, every boy

He made lots of goodies and stocked up his shelves

Yes, Santa was busy and so were his elves

He was filled with such love, that he wanted to share

So he handed out gifts to kids everywhere

Praise be to God, let the Angels sing

For this jolly old man spreads love for the King

As he steps into the chimney, he looks high above

And whispers, "Happy Birthday Dear Jesus, from Santa with Love"